ENGLISH

Class

By Stephen Edgell

Book information

Publisher
Routledge
Year
1993
ISBN
0415060613
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
4 MB (3721145 bytes)
Series
Key Concept in Sociology
Edition
1
Pages
149\81
Time added
2022-12-12 18:29:02
ClassinequalityMarxmobilitySociologyWeber

Description

"This succinct introductory text argues that class remains a key concept in sociology. The author examines the classic contributions of Marx and Weber and the recent works of Wright and Goldthorpe. The book provides students with an accessible review of class operationalization, class structure, social mobility, inequality, politics and classlessness in both Britain and the USA."--Jacket Contents Illustrations Preface Acknowledgements 1 Classical theories of class: Marx and Weber 2 Contemporary theories of class: neo-Marxist and neo-Weberian 3 The measurement of class 4 Class structure and social change 5 Class and social mobility 6 Class, inequality andpolitics 7 Classlessness and the end of class References Name index Subject index

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